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PM Global Vaccine Summit closing remarks: 4 June 2020
As we bring this summit to a conclusion, let me thank you all for the generosity of your contributions today. Together, we have replenished this alliance, securing – and I’m…
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Clive Dix appointed Deputy Chair of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce
The government has today (04 June) appointed Clive Dix as Deputy Chair of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce to help lead efforts to find and manufacture a coronavirus vaccine. A leading…
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Transport Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 4 June 2020
Good afternoon. And welcome to today’s Downing Street press conference. I’m joined today by Sir Peter Hendy, Chair of Network Rail. Peter was Commissioner of transport for the London Olympics…
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UK aid-backed drone technology supports Ghana’s coronavirus fight
A partnership between UK aid and Gavi: the Vaccine Alliance, is supporting the Government of Ghana to use Zipline drones to collect coronavirus test samples from across the country. This…
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Next steps for work on COVID-19 disparities announced
The work will be led by the Equalities Minister, Kemi Badenoch, and supported by other government departments and agencies. Minister for Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, said: “This government is rightly taking…
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Parliamentary elections in Tajikistan: UK statement
We thank the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Election Assessment Mission for their comprehensive report on the 2020 parliamentary elections in Tajikistan. We note the report’s observations,…
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David Wood introduces the Government Geography Profession
Two and a half years ago a group of committed and passionate geographers – the Central Government Geographers Group chaired by Jon Pickstone – worked with the Cabinet Office and…
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Geography in Government Awards 2018
Advancing Geospatial Data Science [WINNER] [OVERALL WINNER] Geography Spatial Analysts Team at the Office for National Statistics for work undertaken for the United Nations World Data Forum on Sustainable Development…
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Joint statement on the presidential eections in Belarus
We, as friends of the Belarusian people and supporters of the sovereignty and independence of Belarus, welcome the progress achieved in our relations over the past few years. We have…
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Defence Secretary addresses members of the Royal College of Defence Studies
The Defence Secretary gave a talk yesterday on LSE, which is a prominent theme underpinning the entire course, as a part of RCDS’ wider Strategic Leadership module. In attendance were…